ICD-10 Code H94.80 – Other specified disorders of ear in diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H94.80 – Other specified disorders of ear in diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified ear
What it is
Use this code for an ear disorder that is caused by another underlying disease, but the specific ear problem is not otherwise classified and the ear is not further specified. You should link it to the condition causing the ear involvement.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see hearing-related complaints, ear discomfort, or other ear findings described as secondary to a known disease.
When to use this code
Use H94.80 when the record clearly states an ear disorder due to another disease and the documentation does not identify a more specific ear diagnosis. It also fits when the provider documents the ear condition as “other specified” and leaves the side unspecified. Confirm the underlying disease is coded as well.
Do not use for
Do not use it for primary ear disorders without an underlying cause, or when a more specific ear diagnosis is documented. Check documentation if the ear side or the exact condition is stated elsewhere.
Coding tip
Always code the underlying disease first or in addition, when the chart supports a causal relationship.